East Africa Public Health Lab Network Bulletin

The East Africa Public Health Lab Network(EAPHLN) Bulletin  for August 2012 is out. The Bulletin is a quarterly publication  produced by the Department of Disease Prevention and Control for the East Africa Public Health Lab Network(EAPHLN). The newsletter  focuses on laboratory accreditation, given the fact that well functioning laboratories with modern diagnostic technologies are critical for accurate and timely diagnosis - a component that the EAPHLN project hinges on.

The bulletin  also highlights some activities of the Operational Research where  KEMRI (Dr. Sabah Omar and the team) is taking lead on. The newsletter further touches on the  inclusion of video conferencing solution and other ICT investment  to help project members converge and share knowledge more easily. Read the full EAPHLN Bulletin here.

EAPHLN is a  regional laboratory network that aims to:    (a) enhance access to diagnostic services  for  vulnerable  groups  to  contain  the  spread  of  diseases  in  cross  border  areas; (b) improve  capacity to provide specialized diagnostic services and conduct drug resistance monitoring at regional level; (c) contribute to disease surveillance and emergency preparedness efforts through the availability of timely lab data  to provide early warning of public health events; and (d) serve as a platform for conducting training and research.